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15th August 2008, 11:00 PM #1Intermediate Member
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what to use on cast iron table
What do you use on cast iron table saw tops to prevent rust you can on longer buy the old johnson durosil wax is there some similar product ?
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15th August 2008, 11:10 PM #2
I've tried several products for this (TopSaver from Carbatec, Silverglide, etc.). Plenty are good at removing the rust, but don't seem to last long in preventing it coming back.
The one I keep coming back to is (drum roll please) U-Beaut Trad Wax. Lasts longest, and helps wood slipperly slide over the surface as well.
I also now cover my machines (using old sheets/doona covers) when not in use, as that seems to extend the periods between waxing.
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16th August 2008, 12:50 AM #3
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16th August 2008, 09:44 AM #4
I just use plain old parrafin wax rubbed over the top and then rubbed over with a kitchen scourer.
Cheers
Michaelmemento mori
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16th August 2008, 09:56 AM #5
I asked the very same question only this week & was recomended to use carnuba wax.
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16th August 2008, 04:01 PM #6
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16th August 2008, 04:35 PM #7
I have tried several things, but the one that works best for me is Lanotec.
Smells like a shearing shed , but I have no sign of rust after 3 months.John
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16th August 2008, 05:01 PM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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16th August 2008, 05:21 PM #9
I use Silverglide, and have also used Ubeaut traditional wax. Ubeaut's EEE powder (forget the new name) is good for removing rust also.
Whatever you use, you have to remember to reapply every couple of months or so depending on conditions and usage. Which is why I like the Silverglide, because when I can't see the silver bits, it's time to reapply.
Tex
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16th August 2008, 10:22 PM #11
U-Beut Traditional Wax. Makes my t/saw and other beds of machinery smell nice too - pretty sure it's not a Code of Practice violation. (strangely SWMBO doesn't like the smell )
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18th August 2008, 11:09 PM #12Intermediate Member
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I also use Lanotec.After 4 years my tablesaw and jointer are still as new. No sign of any rust.When I finish work for the day I give it a quick clean up then a few squirts of Lanotec and cover it with an old blanket.
Next time I use the saw ,a quick wipe with an old rag and a few drops of kerosene and then finish off with a clean rag and I'm ready for work.
It might not be the perfect or easiest way to prevent rust but it seems to work.
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